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Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Banking Landscape

As of the time of a recent expert visit, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s banking sector was characterized by a significant decline in the number of banks operating within the country.

Number of Banks in Operation

There were 39 banks in operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina at the time of the expert visit. This represented a substantial decrease from the previous year, when there were 55 banks in operation.

Breakdown of Banks

• Privatized Banks: The majority of banks in Bosnia and Herzegovina had been privatized, with only a few exceptions.
• State-Operated Banks: Ten banks remained state-operated and had not undergone the planned privatization process by August 2000.